Udo Di Fabio's book analyzes the foundations of Western society, highlights its vulnerabilities, and advocates for a new social model. It examines the impacts of unstable financial markets, the Greek crisis, and the Islamic State on the West, disrupting Europe. This well-researched work reveals the worldview that guides us, why Western achievements such as human dignity and freedom, as well as institutions like democracy, the rule of law, and the social market economy, are at risk, and how we can sharpen our awareness of the strengths of the West and the role of Europe, while realizing the vision of a new social model. Udo Di Fabio is one of the most renowned constitutional lawyers and social analysts. He is a professor at the University of Bonn and served as a judge on the Federal Constitutional Court for twelve years.